Bukulbukol (en. Lump)

/bu.kul.bu.kol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of lump that may appear on the body.
Maria has a lump on her arm that needs to be checked by a doctor.
May bukulbukol si Maria sa kanyang braso na kinakailangan nang suriin ng doktor.
A way of expressing emotion or reaction from a person.
His silence created a lump in the throats of those around.
Ang kanyang hindi pagpapakita ay nagbigay ng bukulbukol sa mga tao sa paligid.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'bukol' which means 'lump' or 'bump'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lumps
Refers to multiple lumps which may indicate abnormal growths in the body.
mga bukulbukol

Related Words

lump
A general term for any type of lumps or painful tissue formed.
bukol

Slang Meanings

a pulsating habit
His bukulbukol in the morning is so annoying.
Ang bukulbukol niya tuwing umaga ay nakakainis na.
a strange sound or noise
Did you hear that bukulbukol from behind the house?
Narinig mo ba 'yung bukulbukol mula sa likod ng bahay?
rotting things
The bukulbukol fruits in the corner are no longer useful.
Ang mga bukulbukol na prutas sa kanto ay wala nang silbi.